Livin' It Up

Ja Rule

About Livin' It Up

"Livin' It Up" is the lead single by American rapper Ja Rule featuring singer Case, released in July 2001 from the album Pain is Love. The song samples Stevie Wonder's 1982 song "Do I Do". Retired NBA All-Star, Baron Davis, makes an appearance in the video. Former pornographic actress, Sunny Leone, also makes an appearance in the video. The song was featured on the 2002 film, Friday After Next. It received a re-issue in the United Kingdom in 2002, and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100.  


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2001
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Yea, yea, yea
Where all my...
Uhh, yea.. c'mon, c'mon uhh
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uh
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say...
To all my bitches that be givin it up, ah
C'mon

Baby, this ain't your typical, everyday, one night thing
It's a physical, I'ma f*ck you tonight thing
F*ck, knowin your name, jump yo' ass in the Range
And roll over, gettin blown while blowin the doja
Bring head to a closure - that's a good bitch
Before it's all over, I'ma meat this bitch
Probably treat this bitch, mo' betta
Cause if you ain't - know, gangstas and hoes go together
Poppin my collar potnah - who in the spot?
Baby, Rule in the spot; and the mug and the watch ugly
Half the hoes hate me, half them love me
The ones that hate me only hate me cause they ain't fucked me
And they say I'm lucky; you think I got time
to f*ck all these hoes and do all these shows?
Or flight in the llama chargin white Rolls
Uhh-oh, another episode

What, do I do?
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, I do
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
What, youuuuuu do
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, do I do?
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
My loooooooove's for you
C'mon

Bitches, just wanna hold a name that's active
That's why they suck dick with mo' passion than average
And I ain't mad at'cha; never leave you alone
Cause we fucks when I'm home, phone sex when I'm gone
We both grown, both got minds of our own
Plus I freaks off like O-Dog in "Love Jones"
Been in, many zones, baby one hoes, two hoes
From, prissy bitches to hoes that do porno
But you know, the Rule be livin it up
And got all these hoes, givin it up
I like a, little ooh baby, how cute are you?
With a body that rides on sexual
I got a stick, I'll ride right next to you
Do a doughnut, and cut, then I'll open it up
On the freeway, dick in her mouth, foot on the clutch
Rule bitch, not givin a f*ck

What, do I do?
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, I do
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
What, youuuuuu do
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, do I do?
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
My loooooooove's for you
C'mon

C'mon, we get hiiiigh
C'mon, we get riiiight
C'mon, we get liiiive
Live yo' life

Love you so sexy, I just want you next to me
Your whole vibe, like you high on ecstasy
Cause ain't nuttin but a 'E' thang bay-bay
I know that pussy wet like cra-zay
I wanna, feel your passion, come when you askin
Laugh when you cryin, cry when you laughin
But ain't nuttin happenin, the bitch got a little too high
licked up my thigh then started crashin
The radio blastin "Between Me and You"
But, you ain't on the low with that freak shit you do
Girl I thought you knew (what I do), know I know (what you do)
Cause it's ain't a good night if the head ain't right
Like, Teddy P let's "Turn Off the Lights"
And, grind it out, takin no times out
'til the sun come out; bitch, lemme find out

What, do I do?
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, I do
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
What, youuuuuu do
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, do I do?
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
My loooooooove's for you
C'mon

What, do I do?
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, I do
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
What, youuuuuu do
To all my niggaz that be livin it up, we say
What, do I do?
To all my bitches that be givin it up, uhh
My loooooooove's for you
C'mon

C'mon, we get hiiiigh
C'mon, we get riiiight
C'mon, we get liiiive
C'mon, it's my time

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Ja Rule

Jeffery Atkins(born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American rapper, singer, and actor from Queens, New York City. Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Milian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" with Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" with Ashanti, "Mesmerize" also with Ashanti, and "Wonderful" with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the best selling rapper in 2001.[cit… more »

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Written by: Jeffrey Atkins, Irving Lorenzo, Robin Mays, Stevie Wonder, Frederick Knight, Leon Haywood, Calvin Broadus

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Livin' It Up" is a song from Ja Rule's third studio album called "Pain Is Love." The album was released in 2001 under the Def Jam Records, known for housing hip-hop artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Rihanna.
Songwriting Credits
Ja Rule, also known as Jeffrey Atkins, co-wrote the song with Irving Lorenzo, also widely recognized as Irv Gotti, who is a well-known record producer and co-founder of the record company Murder Inc.
Sampling
"Livin' It Up" samples the popular 80's R&B hit "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder's music has influenced many contemporary artists across different genres.
Chart Success
"Livin' It Up" was a hit single that peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The song’s success further solidified Ja Rule’s prominence in the early 2000s rap scene.
Collaboration
The song features R&B singer Case, who lends his smooth vocals to the upbeat and club-friendly track.
Music Video
The song's music video received regular airplay on MTV. The video depicts Ja Rule and Case partying at lavish pool parties and living a luxurious lifestyle, aligning with the song's lyrics about enjoying life.
Signature Song
"Livin' It Up" has since gone on to be considered a signature song of Ja Rule, highly representing his style of blending pop elements with hip hop and rapping about enjoying the finer things in life.
Grammy Nominated
In 2002, the "Pain is Love" album, which houses the "Livin' it Up" single, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Platinum Status
The album "Pain is Love" was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), indicating that it had sold three million copies in the United States alone.
Summer Anthem
Due to its upbeat tempo and feel-good lyrics, "Livin' It Up" is often described as a summer anthem, commonly played at outdoor parties and barbeques.

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